<tr><td class="xsl" colspan="3"><p> </p> </td></tr></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl" colspan="3"><table class="xsl" width="100%"><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="30%"></colgroup><colgroup width="20%"></colgroup><colgroup width="40%"></colgroup><tr><td class="number"></td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" align="left">HR0270</td><td class="xsl" align="center"></td><td class="xsl" align="right">LRB104 13218 ECR 25384 r</td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl"> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">1</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><center><code>HOUSE RESOLUTION</code></center> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">2</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">3</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Representatives wish to congratulate Susie Kuruvilla on the </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">4</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>occasion of her retirement as executive director of the Gurnee </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">5</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Park District; and</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">6</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, Susie Kuruvilla began working for the Gurnee Park </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">7</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>District as director of business services in June 1997, and </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">8</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>she has served as executive director for the past 18 years; and</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">9</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, Susie Kuruvilla, as executive director, has </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">10</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>helped the Gurnee Park District become a vibrant center of </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">11</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>activity and community spirit featuring many spaces where fun </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">12</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>and fitness thrive, including the Hunt Club Park Aquatic </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">13</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Center, the Hunt Club Park Community Center, FitNation, and </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">14</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>many beautiful parks and playgrounds; and</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">15</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, During Susie Kuruvilla's tenure, the Gurnee Park </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">16</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>District has experienced significant growth; through her </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">17</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>careful management, the park district has achieved financial </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">18</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>stability while expanded programming has helped to bring new </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">19</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>opportunities to park visitors; additionally, her oversight </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">20</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>has cultivated strong collaborations among park district </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">21</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>staff, the Gurnee Park Board, and community partners; and</code> </td></tr></table><table class="xsl" width="650"><tr><td class="lineNum" colspan="3"><p> </p><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl" colspan="3"><table class="xsl" width="100%"><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="30%"></colgroup><colgroup width="20%"></colgroup><colgroup width="40%"></colgroup><tr><td class="number"></td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" align="left">HR0270</td><td class="xsl" align="center">- 2 -</td><td class="xsl" align="right">LRB104 13218 ECR 25384 r</td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl"> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">1</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, Under Susie Kuruvilla's leadership, the Gurnee </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">2</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Park District's standing in the field of Parks and Recreation </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">3</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>has been solidified both locally and nationally, as was </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">4</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>evidenced when the park district received the National Gold </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">5</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">6</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>in 2010, recognizing the park district's commitment to serving </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">7</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>the community at a high standard; and</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">8</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, Susie Kuruvilla, a dedicated advocate and leader </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">9</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>in the field of Parks and Recreation, has served on several </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">10</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>boards and committees related to her profession, including as </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">11</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>treasurer of the National Recreation and Park Association </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">12</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>(NRPA), judge for the National Gold Medal Award from 2015 to </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">13</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>2019, chair of the Park District Risk Management Agency </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">14</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>(PDRMA) Health Benefit Committee, and as a member of the </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">15</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) Joint </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">16</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Legislative Committee, the Warren Special Recreation </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">17</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Association (WSRA) Board, and the HR Source Board; and</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">18</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>WHEREAS, Susie Kuruvilla, in retirement, has expressed </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">19</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>looking forward to traveling the world, achieving her goal of </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">20</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>visiting every national park, spending quality time with </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">21</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>family and friends, reading good books, and picking up fun, </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">22</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>new hobbies; therefore, be it</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">23</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE </code></td></tr></table><table class="xsl" width="650"><tr><td class="lineNum" colspan="3"><p> </p><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl" colspan="3"><table class="xsl" width="100%"><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="5%"></colgroup><colgroup width="30%"></colgroup><colgroup width="20%"></colgroup><colgroup width="40%"></colgroup><tr><td class="number"></td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" align="left">HR0270</td><td class="xsl" align="center">- 3 -</td><td class="xsl" align="right">LRB104 13218 ECR 25384 r</td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td class="xsl"> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">1</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">2</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>we congratulate Susie Kuruvilla on her retirement as executive </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">3</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>director of the Gurnee Park District after 27 years of </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">4</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>service, and we thank her for her dedicated service to the </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">5</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>Gurnee community; and be it further</code> </td></tr><tr><td class="number">6</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code> </code><code>RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">7</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>presented to Susie Kuruvilla as an expression of our esteem </code></td></tr><tr><td class="number">8</td><td class="junk"></td><td class="xsl" ><code>and respect.</code>